Escalators and moving walkways imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of escalators and moving walkways by the United Kingdom reached $14.0 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $29.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $14.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $18.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $29.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $25.7M | 3.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports escalators and moving walkways from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 53% |
| Slovakia | $2.2M | 16% |
| United States | $1.6M | 12% |
| Ireland | $768K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $601K | 4.3% |
| Czech Republic | $428K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $316K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $186K | 1.3% |
| India | $110K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $107K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.47 per kg, 57% above the world average of $5.41. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Escalators and moving walkways exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $321 thousand of escalators and moving walkways in 2024 (35 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (47%), Kazakhstan (13%), France (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $152K | 47% |
| Kazakhstan | $41K | 13% |
| France | $39K | 12% |
| Iraq | $33K | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $23K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $17K | 5.2% |
| Ireland | $5K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $3K | 1% |
| Peru | $3K | 0.9% |
| Madagascar | $3K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom escalators and moving walkways imports (HS 8428.40): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8428.40: Escalators and moving walkways.
Common questions
What is the value of escalators and moving walkways imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported escalators and moving walkways worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 167 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply escalators and moving walkways to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Slovakia (16%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 688% on the year.
What is the average import price of escalators and moving walkways per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.47 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $5.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of escalators and moving walkways to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.7 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2019 at $29.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export escalators and moving walkways?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $321 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Kazakhstan and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $13.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for escalators and moving walkways?
The HS code for escalators and moving walkways is subheading 8428.40. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8428 page.
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